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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Funny story - I recently found an email for the company he is associated with and asked (in English and Google Translated Italian) if he would sign my SVX dashboard if he is ever in Canada but only later remembered the dashboard is alcantara / suede so is a signing even feasible?

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Also designed by GG himself? 🤣

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

it’s rust-proofed but I’m wary of exposing it to road salt so the SVX isn’t going beyond the driveway until spring 😔

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Sean Duffy listens to The Carmudgeon Show?

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Sean Devine @seandevine9.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

There's enough inaccurate or concerning information in the way in which @en.ottawa.ca is communicating about the 2026 Budget that I felt it should be addressed. And it's the concept of $252M in "savings" that I want to talk about, because this information is being used falsely. 1/

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

This is Poloka. She doesn’t like riding in cars but loves to walk all over them.

Poloka, my fawn-colored kitty, walking over a red Subaru SVX

Poloka, my tiny kitty, on the hood of the 1997 Subaru SVX

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School Streets Ottawa @schoolstreetsyow.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

SAVE THE DATE 📅 December 2nd 6:30-8:30pm 👇Join the Vision Zero Ottawa project! schoolstreetsottawa.ca/day-zero-of-...

DAY ZERO: VISION ZERO OTTAWA
Help Make Ottawa’s Streets Safer for Everyone!
Date: Tuesday, December 2
Time: 6:30–8:30 PM
Location: New Edinburgh Field House, 203 Stanley Avenue

What is Vision Zero?
A global movement with one simple principle:
No loss of life or serious injury on our roads is acceptable.
Through better design, policy, and community action, we can make Ottawa’s streets safer for all

What is Day Zero?
Our kickoff event to:
Build a core team of volunteers
Brainstorm what Vision Zero Ottawa should look like
Commit to small, actionable steps for real change

Why Join?
Ottawa needs bold voices and committed citizens to push for:
Safer and enforced speed limits
Sidewalks and traffic calming in every community
Active school travel programs
Safer intersections for people outside of the car
A city that values human life above all else

Be Part of the Change!
Your voice matters. Together, we can set the tone for meaningful action ahead of the 2026 municipal elections.

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

If you’re in the Ottawa area, we could take it out for a spin!

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

The SVX now has the winter tires + factory wheels! The wheels are uni-directional and it’s easy to accidentally put them on the wrong side. Case in point: the SVX at the top of the SVX Wikipedia page has the rear wheel on wrong.

Screenshot of a Subaru SVX at Wikipedia with the rear wheel incorrectly setup

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Julie S. Lalonde @julieslalonde.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

If you live in Ontario, we're privileged to still have free access to flu vaccines & Covid boosters. Get them! I just did! Immunocompromised/high risk can go now & everyone else can book now for appointments after Oct 28! Get them ASAP & you'll help make the holiday season safer for everyone 💪🏻

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Andreas Petros @petrospect.blog · 15/10/2025

I have an announcement to make: I'm launching an autoblog! Cat's out of the bag, it needed to happen. This is my first article about my journey as a person and enthusiast so far, I hope you enjoy it! Here's to more of this to come! #weirdcarBS, #carbluesky petrospect.blog/2025/10/15/w...

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Welcome to Petrospect! My new autoblog.

You’ve heard correctly, I am starting an autoblog! How did we get here? Buckle up!It’s been quite a journey so far which I think is essential to the core of what Petrospect is. If you d…

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

No, it’s the original automatic transmission.

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Thanks / Merci ! Ontario offers French licence plates - and they currently start with F - this is one of those !

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Some people on the forums say the later model years don’t have the trans issues of the initial years. I want to believe this is true 🤞

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

owner said what isn’t talked about enough about the SVX is how good the factory stereo is.

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

I drove this 1997 SVX last weekend. It was amazing to be in the presence of this oddball heckblende-y Subaru. Driving didn’t feel as amazing but I also stayed within posted speed limits so maybe the flat-6 engine is capable of more than I experienced.

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Laura Dudas @lauradudas.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

I whole-heartedly disagree with the City of Ottawa administration's decision to mandate a full return to the office for City staff on Jan. 1. I wasn't supportive when federal public services were forced back into the office, and I certainly don't support it now.

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

je sais pas mais peut-être someone at the Nord des Lignes truck stop can help you?

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Ah, so I wasn’t imagining that glitch!

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OBLIVION 80s & 90s Car & Culture Show @oblivioncarshow.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Buy your tickets to Canada's 80s & 90s Car and Culture Show today and save up to 20% at oblivioncarshow.ca OBLIVION VII August 10th, 2025 at Country Heritage Park in #Milton, ON. See you in OBLIVION!

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

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Cardle

Guess the car in 5 tries. A new car is available each day.

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Doug spoke about this car in his latest video so maybe that helped? Cardle 1/5 Streak 1🔥 Total Score 15 🟢 🟢 🟢 www.playcardle.com

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Cardle

Guess the car in 5 tries. A new car is available each day.

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Thanks for sharing - This is the first time I’m hearing him speak which is surprising since I have read so much about him over the years.

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

✌️✌️✌️🚗🚗 Cardle 2/5 Streak 1🔥 Total Score 12 🔴 🔴 🟢 🟢 🟢 🟢 www.playcardle.com

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Cardle

Guess the car in 5 tries. A new car is available each day.

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

I found an email I sent someone after and the show was actually alright and not a total train wreck? Also, it’s funny I didn’t know who Jeff Ross was.

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

14 years ago today, I paid $$ to watch Charlie Sheen - at the height of his crazy unfiltered meltdown. I went alone because back then I had no persuasion skills which is not to say I have any now 🤷‍♂️

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Colin Murray @colinmurray.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Felicitations to all who celebrate the perfection of today.

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 14/04/2025

With spring weather, expect to see more cyclists on #OttCity roads. Between 2019 and 2023, there were 62 collisions involving cyclists that resulted in a fatality or major injury. Find out how you can keep our roads are safe: bit.ly/3RiLx2j

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737 max [spooky] @bluebookvalue.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

once the tariff-running smuggling really gets underway, we are going to see advances in stealth technology that were unimaginable to cold war defense contractors

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

found a misprint Ontario green vehicle plate today …

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rail613.bsky.social @rail613.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Apparently City of Ottawa is now on, and active on Bluesky! @ottawacity.bsky.social

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Susan 🍁 @susanbytheriver.northsky.social · 21/02/2025

Marigold 🥰 We’re almost at her two year homecoming anniversary! So grateful for the good work of Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue. www.oscatr.ca #cats #catsofbluesky #catrescue #calicocats

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

I didn’t stick around long enough to ask :)

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

She looks beautiful! And small world, I foster with Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue. This is our current foster, Malachy.

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

the canadian international autoshow didn’t have as many older attainable cars on display relative to previous years, so … it felt odd to walk out not feeling the urge to make irrational, ill-advised financial decisions.

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

@erikweinfurter.bsky.social I removed the Ottawa, MI weather bot from the feed and also, the modern rock bot 🤖. Thanks for letting me know!

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Always check the parking lot - Ottawa City Hall edition. This guy is a loong way from home.

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Ariel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Also, if you see someone sleeping rough in this terrible cold, you can call 311 to help them access shelter. Please help us ensure this tragedy doesn’t happen again.

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Found my late grandfather’s Lee Iacocca books - reading these in the 90s while growing up in India is how I learnt of the existence of the Ford Mustang and likely Ford itself. This guy was like my childhood Jason Cammisa.

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

everyone who can should subscribe to @theautopian.bsky.social for the usual amazing reasons but also because their email newsletters are excellent reads. I enjoy getting up to speed with all that’s happening behind-the-scenes with The Autopian and I also enjoy being told I rule, no YOU GUYS rule 😌

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ashwin @ashwinalexander.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Malachy REFUSES to watch Dr. Who.

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